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Rakell scores 3 in 2nd period to lead Ducks past Oilers 5-1EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Rickard Rakell scored three goals in the second period, powering the Anaheim Ducks past the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 on Saturday night.Corey Perry and Devin Shore also scored for the Ducks, who have won two...

Leafs sign veteran Jason Spezza to another 1-year dealTORONTO (AP) The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed center Jason Spezza to a one-year, $700,000 contract.It marks the second straight one-year deal at the NHL minimum with the Leafs for the 37-year-old Toronto native.Spezza had nine goals and 25 points...

The DALLAS and the NASHVILLE will both be gunning for a victory on 10/12/2017 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. DALLAS vs NASHVILLE When: 8:00 PM  ET, Thursday, October 12, 2017 Where: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee ROT TEAM PL OU ML 5 DALLAS 0 (-110) 5.5 -130 110 105 -125 6 NASHVILLE TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN Southwest (Dallas), FSN Tennessee (Nashville) LINE: 0 PREDICTION: Stars 4, Predators 3 Oddsmakers currently...

Associated PressIslanders get three goals in 3rd period, beat Wild 3-1By MIKE COOKST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Reinforcing fundamentals paid off for the New York Islanders.Ryan Pulock and Matt Martin scored less than 2 minutes apart early in the third period and the Islanders rallied to beat the Minnesota...

AP Sports WriterFish tale: How the catfish toss came to be a Predators thingBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Detroit Red Wings fans have their octopi. The Panthers' faithful in Florida had the ''rat trick.''Nashville? The Predators have catfish, the Southern staple that has become a beloved badge...

NHL CalendarBy The Associated Press(All dates set before season was suspended until further notice.)April 4 - Regular season ends.April 8 - Stanley Cup playoffs begin.May 8-24 - IIHF World Championship, Zurich/Lausanne, Switzerland.June 1-6 - NHL scouting combine, Buffalo, N.Y.June 13 - Last possible day of Stanley Cup Final.June 17...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - A person familiar with the discussions says former Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Bylsma is meeting with the Buffalo Sabres for a second straight day regarding their coaching vacancy.The person spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press on Thursday because the Sabres have not...

Associated PressKings' Jonathan Quick sustains lower-body injury in practiceBy DAN GREENSPANEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick will not start against the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night because of a lower-body injury.Quick sustained the injury in practice Saturday and is day to day.Jack Campbell...

AP Hockey WriterCalgary coach in limbo after allegedly using racial slursBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Bill Peters’ status as the Calgary Flames coach - and whatever future he might have in the sport - have been placed into question while the NHL and the team investigate allegations he...

AP Hockey WriterAfter sunny All-Star break, NHL playoff race is heating upBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin were linemates. Connor McDavid scored on a pass from Ryan Kesler. Wayne Simmonds was the shooting star of the show.The dreamlike quality of the NHL All-Star Game...

Flyers' Simmonds out 2-to-3 weeks with upper body injuryPHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds will be out for 2-to-3 weeks after suffering an upper-body injury in Sunday's win over the New York Rangers.Simmonds has 20 goals and 37 points in 59 games this season for Philadelphia, which...

AP Sports WriterBlackhawks unload Hossa's contract in trade with CoyotesBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks traded Marian Hossa and Vinnie Hinostroza to the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday, parting with a promising young forward in order to clear out a troublesome contract.The Blackhawks also sent defenseman Jordan Oesterle...